Resident & Business Support

These resources can help residents and businesses continue operations, recover from losses and prevent displacement as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Additional information will be added as it develops.

Business Resources

Federal:

• Small Business Administration coronavirus relief options
  • The Restaurant Revitalization Fund registration opens April 30 with applications accepted beginning Monday, May 3. 
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance

State:

• State of Oregon Employment Department 
• Business Oregon resources for counseling and financial assistance
• Oregon Health Authority guidance and updates
• Oregon Restaurant Covid Assistance Program (ORCA)

Regional:

• Greater Portland, Inc. (GPI) resources for businesses in the Portland metropolitan area. 
• Oregon Economic Development Association  (OEDA) ideas and resource for small businesses.
• Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO) small business advice and resources. Subscribe to their newsletter!

Local:

• Milwaukie Business Relief Fund
• Milwaukie Outdoor Seating Grants -  Applications closed May 7. 
• Food on Demand delivery service from local restaurants. Add your Business for low delivery fees, or download the app to order online!
• Temporary Use Permit program for expanded outdoor retail and restaurant space. 
• CCC's Small Business Development Center Zoom advising sessions. Contact bizcenter@clackamas.edu to connect. 
• Clackamas Workforce Partnership offers assistance to employers and laid off workers.
• Downtown Milwaukie Business Association . Reach DMBA at downtownmilwaukiebusiness@gmail.com.
• North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce
• Clackamas County Who's Open Map. Use the web-based map tool to find  businesses that are open and/or offer pickup and delivery. 
• Business Recovery Centers for Clackamas County are one stop shops providing resources for Clackamas County businesses to reopen and recover. Services are are also available in Spanish. 

Other:

• Portland General Electric Payment Matching
• NW Natural and Comcast are offering service disconnect or bill assistance. 

Resident & Housing Resources & Support

• Eviction Moratorium. The State of Oregon extends the moratorium on residential evictions until June 30, 2021 through House Bill 4401 for Oregonians who have experienced financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation also establishes a landlord compensation fund to cover rental assistance and allows Oregon Housing and Community Services to grant funds for additional rental assistance. 

• Rent Assistance Hotline by Clackamas County's Coordinated Housing Access (CHA) Funding is available to low income households. Anyone seeking assistance with paying rent can call 503-655-8575.

• The city is offering adjustments to past due bills. 
  • Water shut-offs for nonpayment are temporarily suspended. Check to see if you qualify for a Low Income Utility Assistance Program. 
  • The municipal court is offering payment and court appearance flexibility . Call 503.786.7555 for more details.​
• NEW H.U.D. Find Shelter Online mapping tool helps people find information and resources (shelter, clothing, health clinics and food pantries) in the community
• Community Alliance of Tenants (CAT) is a resource for rent assistance, housing connections, and legal council. 
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers food benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families. Apply here. 
• Food Bank Assistance Locations Near Milwaukie​
• Visit www.milwaukieoregon.gov/housingaffordability/housing-resources for all emergency housing, renter, homeowner and aging in place resources.
• Dial 211, if you need assistance finding food, paying housing bills, or other essential services. 
• Free Wi-Fi hotspots
• Mental health resources

*Please note this is not an exhaustive list. Information will be added and change as it develops.